Brighton v Newcastle

Brighton vs Newcastle United Preview

This upcoming clash between Brighton and Newcastle United in the evening kick-off on Saturday could well be a dress-rehearsal for a top four clash later in this season as both teams are expected to challenge for European places in this new Premier League campaign.

If you're looking for goals then you could do worse than head on down to the AMEX Stadium to watch an entertaining Brighton outfit who have really blossomed under manager, Roberto de Zerbi, as The Seagulls have already been involved in no fewer than 14 goals in their opening three league matches this season, picking up two wins in the process.

An opening day 4-1 thumping of newly promoted Luton Town was followed by another 4-1 rout, this time of Wolves at Molineux but although Brighton returned to their AMEX Stadium for last Saturday's fixture against West Ham which ended in a disappointing 3-1 result for the hosts, the goals continued to flow nonetheless.

Results overall have been a bit of a mixed bag for The Seagulls in recent times as the south coast club have registered five wins, one draw and four defeats out of their last 10 matches overall in the Premier League but goals have certainly featured on a prominent basis as eight of Brighton's last 10 matches have produced Over 2.5 goals.

Newcastle United also seemed to have picked up where they left off at the end of what was an excellent campaign for The Magpies when Eddie Howe's side registered an impressive 5-1 thrashing against Aston Villa at St James' Park on the opening day of the season but the north-east club have since stumbled to back-to-back defeats.

Losses away at Manchester City 1-0 and a 2-1 loss at home to Liverpool suggest Newcastle United may still have some way to go until they start challenging the ‘big six' in serious fashion and the visitors face another tricky proposition in the shape of free-scoring Brighton at the AMEX Stadium on Saturday evening.

Newcastle United have lost just three of their last 10 matches overall in the Premier League and The Magpies have also picked up four wins along the way as well, but it's been goals that have been the regular occurrence whenever Newcastle have been involved of late.

Six of Newcastle United's last 10 games in the top flight have resulted in Over 2.5 goals and the same ratio applies to games away from home as well, so in what may be a tough fixture to predict in terms of a straight winner, the goals market looks the safest option here.

Brighton v Newcastle United Verdict

Indeed, three of the previous four meetings between these two clubs have generated Over 2.5 goals and this looks the way to go for this clash.

Therefore, our main bet will be Over 2.5 goals @ 1.50

Other side bets worth considering:

Newcastle Utd win @ 2.55

Correct score: Newcastle Utd 3-1 @ 19.00